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Introduction

Youngpoong Bookstore is a bookstore that also sells gifts, small electronics, stationery and much more. It also hosts various recitals, book signings, and literary programs. The Jongno branch of Youngpoong is the nation’s largest bookstore, boasting a total area of over 10,600 meters square.

The basement level of the store houses over 350,000 Korean and international books and there is also a customer service center and electronic search program where shoppers can find information on books.

On the B2 floor is the “Stylish Gift Mall,” which houses various stationery items, gifts, accessories, and brand shops like Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung Digital.There is also a CD section, healthcare section, diaries, home-décor items, luxury fountain pens, Hello Kitty section, café, eateries, and much more.

Operating Hours

09:30-22:30 / Holidays: 10:00-22:00

Closed

N/A (Open year-round)

Popular Products

Books, stationery, gifts

Major Clientele

20s-30s

Price Range

Books: 7,500-45,000 won

Dutyfree

Available

Childcare

N/A

Certification Period

2013.01~2014.12

Directions

[Subway]
1) Jonggak Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 5.
Exit 5 is directly connected to the Youngpoong Bookstore.
2) Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 5. Walk for 5 min and the sotre will be seen on the right.
3) Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 2. Walk for 6 min straight and after crossing 2 crosswalks over Gwang-gyo bridge, the store will be right in front.